Marcotting device and method

Abstract

A marcotting device includes a housing for housing a predetermined portion of branch therein. Such housing includes two sides hingedly attached to each other, an open first end formed when such sides are joined in a closed position, a pair of bottom members, each perpendicularly attached to one side closely adjacent a second end of such housing, each of such bottom members including a cut out portion such that when such sides are closed such bottom members align to form a housing bottom and such cut out portions form a first aperture therein. A cover member is engageable with such housing closely adjacent such first open end. An access mechanism connected to such housing enables water dissemination into such housing. A securing mechanism secures such housing on or around the branch, or a combination thereof.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 153,355 filed Feb. 18, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to propagation of plants and, more particularly, this invention relates to a marcotting device and a method of using a marcotting device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Prior to the conception and development of the present invention, propagation, as is generally well known in the prior art, is a technique used to produce a new plant from a parent plant. Unlike seed planting, propagating a plant will result in an identical second plant that will reproduce the same flowers, blossoms, etc., and grow in the same manner as the parent plant. Often, however, propagation is difficult and time consuming. Usually propagation is accomplished by cutting, grafting, and budding techniques. Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to cut a plant prope...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a marcotting device that is easy to use and produces healthy marcos. It can be used to propagate various plants, trees, and shrubs, saving money and time. The device includes a means for adding water, soil, fertilizer, nutrients, and the like to an interior portion of the device. The technical effects of the invention include its ease of use, versatility, and ability to produce healthy marcos."

Problems solved by technology

Often, however, propagation is difficult and time consuming.

Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to cut a plant properly such that a new plant will grow.

Repeated attempts may be necessary to produce just one additional plant and during the process the parent plant can become damaged, ugly and unhealthy.

Grafting and budding procedures are even more complex and can also result in damage to the parent plant.

Most individuals are unaware of the marcotting technique and many others won't even consider trying to grow a marcot because they think it too complex, especially since marcots are very delicate and often die or take long periods of time to become established.

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